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Lesson 14

IQ vs. EQ

What is more important, IQ or EQ? An ‘Intel-
ligence Quotient’ or IQ is a number calculated from a

set of standardized tests to measure a person’s intel-
ligence in relation to one’s age group. Genetically, you

are born with IQ. IQ test scores are related to the brain
structure and function, including performance on plain

tasks that anyone can complete within a few seconds.
IQ is associated with scholastic, occupation, socioeconomic advancement, etc.

On the other hand, EI (Emotional Intelligence) or EQ (Emotional Intelligence
Quotient) describes one’s ability, capacity, or skill to distinguish, assess, and

control the emotions of oneself and others. EQ isn’t precise as IQ. Therefore,

some people say EQ can be learned or increased as they grow whereas oth-
ers say that EQ cannot be increased. A person with high EQ will have tolerable

knowledge to control one’s emotion and an amicable life. There is a saying that
emotions (EQ) may be the true measure of human intelligence.

Comprehension

1. What are associated with IQ and EQ?

2. What are related to the IQ test?
3. What do people say about EQ?

Questions

1. Which one do you think is important, IQ or EQ? Why?
2. Have you ever taken an IQ test?
3. Do you think a person has more chance to get a professional job according
to the IQ?
4. What do you think is human intelligence?

Vocabulary & Expressions
quotient : the number which is obtained when one number is divided by another
genetically : in a way that is connected with genetics
plain : very clear and easy to understand or recognize
scholastic : connected with schools or teaching
socioeconomic : based on combination of social and economic conditions
assess : to make a judgment about a person or situation after thinking carefully about it
precise : precise details, costs, measurements, etc. are exact

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